2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · Y10 ABH
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 37,968 miles. MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,968 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Y10 ABH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 37,968 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Up! Mk1
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Y10 ABH Mileage History
- 28/04/202229,154 mi
- 28/04/202229,154 mi
- 16/10/202332,118 mi+2,964 mi
- 23/09/202435,346 mi+3,228 mi
- 20/11/202537,968 mi+2,622 mi
Average of roughly 2,473 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y10 ABH MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Up (Y10 ABH) between April 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: VOLKSWAGEN UP
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- ASG Automated Gearbox Issues(Moderate)
The automated manual gearbox (ASG) is jerky in traffic, slow to engage drive, and prone to clutch actuator failures. The manual gearbox is far more reliable.
- Ignition Coil / Misfire(Moderate)
The 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine can suffer from ignition coil failures leading to misfires, rough idling and poor fuel economy. Coils are inexpensive but should be replaced in sets.
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- ASG Automated Gearbox IssuesModerate
The automated manual gearbox (ASG) is jerky in traffic, slow to engage drive, and prone to clutch actuator failures. The manual gearbox is far more reliable.
- Ignition Coil / MisfireModerate
The 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine can suffer from ignition coil failures leading to misfires, rough idling and poor fuel economy. Coils are inexpensive but should be replaced in sets.
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